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8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast
Product code 5590P85
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From EUR 2,520
Dates
Jun 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027
Start times
2:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 8-15, Adult ages 16-99
Options
Shared Room Option
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Duration
192 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
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Instant
Pickup
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Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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8-Day Iceland Ring Road Tour: Reykjavik, Akureyri, Golden Circle & South Coast





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Duration
192 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Why Travelers Love This
Want to make the most of your visit to Iceland? Then this is the tour for you. Travel the popular Icelandic Ring Road and see all that this land of fire and ice has to offer in just 8 days. Make unforgettable memories as you experience shimmering glaciers, spouting geysers, breathtaking waterfalls, glacier lagoon, whale watching and so much more. Your first and last nights are spent in Reykjavik offering you the chance to explore the capital of this beautiful island on your own.
Overview
Want to make the most of your visit to Iceland? Then this is the tour for you. Travel the popular Icelandic Ring Road and see all that this land of fire and ice has to offer in just 8 days. Make unforgettable memories as you experience shimmering glaciers, spouting geysers, breathtaking waterfalls, glacier lagoon, whale watching and so much more. Your first and last nights are spent in Reykjavik offering you the chance to explore the capital of this beautiful island on your own.
What's Included
Included
Glacier hike on Vatnajokull Glacier
Guided minibus tour
Small group guarantee
Breakfast
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord
Hotel room with bathroom & breakfast for 7 nights
Free wi-fi on board
Hengifoss Waterfall Hike
Not included
Entrance fee to Mývatn Nature Baths (Optional extra)
Food & drinks (Except breakfast at the hotels)
Single room fee (Optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Reykjavik
8 hours
Reykjavik
Your 8 day tour starts in the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik. Explore the capital in your own time. Stroll the popular Laugavegur shopping street, visit museums or relax at one of the local swimming pools. Reykjavik has a great selection of cafés and restaurants that are sure to give your taste buds a real treat.
Golden Circle and South Coast
Golden Circle and South Coast
On day 2 you will be picked up by your guide from your centrally located hotel.
Golden Circle and South Coast
5 hours
Golden Circle and South Coast
This tour is all about waterfalls, hot springs and rich heritage. Visit the famous Golden Circle including 3 of Iceland´s top attractions, , Thingvellir National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall
Golden Circle and South Coast
40 minutes
Golden Circle and South Coast
Explore the historical and geological wonders of Thingvellir National Park
Golden Circle and South Coast
30 minutes
Golden Circle and South Coast
See Strokkur geyser spout water up from the ground at Geysir Hot Springs.
Golden Circle and South Coast
1 hour
Golden Circle and South Coast
Admire Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland's most popular waterfalls. Before continuing to the South Coast.
Golden Circle and South Coast
30 minutes
Golden Circle and South Coast
Your first stop on the South Coast will be Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.
Golden Circle and South Coast
30 minutesAdmission included
Golden Circle and South Coast
Next up is Skógafoss Waterfall a very admirable waterfall.
Golden Circle and South Coast
Golden Circle and South Coast
Your day will end at your accommodation for the night in the area of Krikjubæjarklaustur.
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
40 minutes
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach and see Reynisdrangar basalt columns
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
3 hours
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Enjoy a glacier hike at Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull.
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
30 minutes
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Stop by at the magical Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
15 minutes
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Next up is the neighboring Diamond Beach.
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Vík - Skaftafell - Glacier Lagoon - Höfn
Your day ends at your accommodation for the night in the south-east area.
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
1 hour
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
Day 4: Stop at Djúpivogur, a small charming fishing village, before putting your hiking shoes on for a 3 hour hike to the stunning Litlanesfoss and Hengifoss waterfalls.
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
20 minutes
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
Enjoy hike to the stunning Litlanesfoss
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
20 minutes
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
Admire Hengifoss Waterfall
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
You will spend your night at a country hotel in the area of Egilsstadir
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
12 hours
East Fjords - Djúpivogur - Wilderness Center - Egilsstaðir
Wilderness Center: 40 min from Egilsstaðir. Stay overnight, experience wilderness, museum & free hot pots!
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
20 minutes
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
Admire Godafoss waterfall
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
1 hour
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
On this day you will visit the capital of the north, Akureyri and get the chance to opt for a relaxing visit to Myvatn Natura baths for a small fee.
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
1 hourAdmission not included
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
You can opt for a relaxing visit to Myvatn Nature baths for a small fee. For departures until May 26th, 2026, Forest Lagoon replaces the Mývatn Nature Baths due to renovation.
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
You will spend the night in the area of Akureyri.
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
30 minutes
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
The basalt column canyon towers over a turquoise glacial river, making for one of the most stunning sights in the country. The canyon is located in the upper part of Jökuldalur Valley in East Iceland. This rolling valley is known for its many sheep farms.
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
20 minutes
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
We head to the steaming lunar landscape of the Námaskarð geothermal area where you will see boiling hot springs, technicolour bubbling mud pots and steaming fumaroles.
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
30 minutes
Studlagil - Mývatn - Nature Bath - Godafoss - Akureyri
And see the amazing Dimmuborgir Lava formations, also known as the Dark Castles
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
2 hours
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Explore Akureyri, the capital of the North before continuing your way to Dalvik.
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
3 hoursAdmission included
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Enjoy a whale watching tour from Dalvik and experience the majestic gentle giants of the sea.
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
1 hour
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
The charming town of Siglufjordur will also be visited on this day.
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
Whale watching in Eyjafjörður Fjord - Siglufjörður -Tröllaskagi - Bifröst
You will end your day at your accommodation in the area of Borgarnes.
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
You'll visit an area which was Lonely Planet voted as one of the best destinations in 2016. The day will begin with a short hike up to Grábrók, a volcano crater. Borgarfjörður offers lots of amazing sights.
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
You'll be visiting the Hraunfossar waterfall where the ice-cold water pours out of the lava.
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
The final stop is at Reykholt - an important place in the history of Iceland, particularly in medieval times. We will show you Snorralaug, the hot spring pool which bears the name of Snorri Sturluson, the 12th/early 13th century scholar, lawyer, historian and saga writer.
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
Borgarfjörður - Reykholt - Hraunfossar - Hvalfjörður - Reykjavik
On the way back to Reykjavik you'll drive around the scenic fjord, Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord).
Reykjavík
8 hours
Reykjavík
Explore the capital on your own and make sure to make the mot of your time in the vibrant city of Reykjavik.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Minimum age: 8
Other
From late summer to April there can be a chance to see the Northern Lights painting the sky with vivid swirls of colour.
Other
In winter we can include an ice cave visit as well as a glacier hike.
Other
What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Other
This tour includes a shared room. If you are a solo traveler and do not wish to share a room with another participant of the same gender then you can upgrade to a single room by contacting the operator directly after booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.6
100 reviews
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